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Maria Lenin Laus

Struggling Chinese Economy Sparks Exodus of US Law Firms

In recent years, the landscape for American law firms in China has undergone significant transformation, with several notable firms shuttering…

Upholding Accuracy in Corporate Disclosures: SEC Chairman’s Directive

In a recent statement, Gary Gensler, the chairperson of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), emphasized the critical importance…

Dechert Expands its New York Office with Notable Hire

U.S. law firm Dechert announced on Wednesday a significant addition to its team, welcoming Eliot Relles as a partner in…

Oracle America Settles Class Action for $25 Million

Oracle America has reached a settlement agreement worth $25 million to resolve a prolonged class action lawsuit alleging gender-based pay…

Pfizer Settles Antitrust Claims for $93 Million

Background Pfizer (PFE.N) has agreed to a settlement of $93 million to resolve antitrust allegations brought forth by wholesale drug…

Hogan Lovells Welcomes Major Legal Team Acquisition

A significant legal team comprising over 30 professionals, notably 23 Finance and M&A lawyers spearheaded by Patrizio Messina, has officially…

Stanford and Yale Law Lead Shift in Summer Associate Recruiting

Stanford and Yale Law Schools have taken a significant step in the legal recruiting landscape by moving up their law…

College Board Settles Privacy Violation Claims with New York Attorney General

The College Board has agreed to a settlement of $750,000 to resolve allegations made by the New York attorney general…

American Bar Association Proposes Terminology Change in Federal Judiciary

The American Bar Association (ABA) has urged the federal judiciary to revise its terminology, advocating for the discontinuation of the…

Federal Judge Dismisses Copyright Lawsuit Against OpenAI

In a recent development, a federal judge in California has made a ruling on a copyright lawsuit involving prominent authors…

Cloudflare’s Success Against Patent Trolls Continues

Cloudflare, renowned for its innovative approach to combating patent trolls, has secured another victory in its ongoing battle against Sable…

Fenwick & West Announces Workforce Reduction Amidst Tech Market Challenges

Fenwick & West, a prominent Silicon Valley firm renowned for its focus on technology, has announced a significant reduction in…